Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic Glaze

 Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic Glaze

Prep 10 min

Cook 0 min

Serves 2

Ingredients

120 g fresh spinach

150 g fresh strawberries, sliced

40 g feta or goat cheese, crumbled

25 g almonds or pecans, chopped

20 g red onion, very thinly sliced (optional)

30 g balsamic glaze

10 g olive oil

3 g salt

1 g black pepper

Instructions

1

Prep the ingredients: Wash and dry the spinach. Slice the strawberries. Crumble the cheese and chop the nuts.

2

Build the base: Place the spinach in a large bowl so you have room to toss without crushing the leaves.

3

Add toppings: Scatter strawberries, cheese, nuts, and optional red onion evenly over the spinach.

4

Dress the salad: Drizzle olive oil first, then the balsamic glaze. Add salt and pepper.

5

Toss gently: Use your hands or two large spoons to toss lightly so the leaves stay fluffy and coated.

6

Serve: Taste and adjust—add a bit more glaze or cheese if you like. Serve immediately.

Beginner Tips

1. Dry your spinach well

Wet leaves make the dressing slide off. Pat dry or use a salad spinner.

2. Slice strawberries evenly

Thin, even slices mix better and don’t weigh down the greens.

3. Add glaze last

Balsamic glaze is thick — drizzle lightly first, then add more if needed.

4. Toss gently

Spinach bruises easily. Lift and fold rather than stirring aggressively.

5. Balance the flavors

• Too sweet → add more cheese or nuts
• Too tangy → add a tiny drizzle of olive oil
• Too dry → add a bit more glaze

6. Serve immediately

The glaze softens the spinach over time — this salad is best fresh.